Cheong, Regarding Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, "The Ministry of Justice Will Act According to Procedures"
Cheong says no mention of parole expected... "Physically insufficient time for former president's pardon"
The view of Cheongwadae from Namsan, Seoul on the 11th. Photo by Hyunmin Kim kimhyun81@
View original image[Asia Economy Reporter Ryu Jeong-min] A Blue House official stated on the 9th regarding the parole issue of Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, "Parole is conducted by the Ministry of Justice Parole Deliberation Committee according to regulations (criteria) and procedures, and it is not a matter for the Blue House to comment on."
The Blue House official added, "The results of the meeting that started at 2 o'clock today will come out. However, there will be no special comments on that."
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Regarding the pardon issue of former Presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye, the Blue House official said, "As the Minister of Justice, the competent ministry, has continuously mentioned, there is currently a physical lack of time. Since pardons are the president's exclusive authority, it is inappropriate to comment," and refrained from further remarks.
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